The rules and practices for Scrum—a simple process for managing complex projects—are few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrum’s simplicity itself—its lack of prescription—can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and evangelist Ken Schwaber identifies the real-world lessons—the successes and failures—culled from his years of experience coaching companies in agile project management. Through them, you’ll understand how to use Scrum to solve complex problems and drive better results—delivering more valuable software faster. Gain the foundation in Scrum theory—and practice—you need to: Rein in even the most complex, unwieldy projects Effectively manage unknown or changing product requirements Simplify the chain of command with self-managing development teams Receive clearer specifications—and feedback—from customers Greatly reduce project planning time and required tools Build—and release—products in 30-day cycles so clients get deliverables earlier Avoid missteps by regularly inspecting, reporting on, and fine-tuning projects Support multiple teams working on a large-scale project from many geographic locations Maximize return on investment!
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The rules and practices for Scrum—a simple process for managing complex projects—are few, straightforward, and easy to learn. But Scrum’s simplicity itself—its lack of prescription—can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and evangelist Ken Schwaber identifies the real-world lessons—the successes and failures—culled from his years of experience coaching companies in agile project management. Through them, you’ll understand how to use Scrum to solve complex problems and drive better results—delivering more valuable software faster. Gain the foundation in Scrum theory—and practice—you need to: Rein in even the most complex, unwieldy projects Effectively manage unknown or changing product requirements Simplify the chain of command with self-managing development teams Receive clearer specifications—and feedback—from customers Greatly reduce project planning time and required tools Build—and release—products in 30-day cycles so clients get deliverables earlier Avoid missteps by regularly inspecting, reporting on, and fine-tuning projects Support multiple teams working on a large-scale project from many geographic locations Maximize return on investment!
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Does the concept of agile project management leave you confused and lost? Do you want to know how Scrum can help you build an agile, profit-focused business? Are you interested in implementing the key principles of agile project management successfully? ​ If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then this guide to Scrum is the answer to all of your prayers. Scrum focuses on delivering high-quality products at a lower cost within a shorter period. Simply put, Scrum is all about being efficient and effective while making the most of your team's resources. Sounds too good to be true isn't it? Fortunately, all of this is very much a reality. Organizations such as LEGO, Cisco and Samsung have all successfully utilized Scrum to to continually build upon their business processes while improving efficiency. Proof of this can be seen in a 2016 study conducted by Scaled Agile which highlighted how Scrum allowed telecommunications giant Cisco to reduce critical and major products defects by 40% while improving work efficiency by 15%. Agile Project Management With Scrum is a comprehensive guide that will equip you and your team with the right skills and knowledge to become leaders in agile project management. Adapt to the harshest conditions and emerge victorious. Here's what you'll learn when you purchase Agile Project Management With Scrum: Industry secrets on how project managers can recruit the ULTIMATE Scrum team. The number one reason why Scrum is a crucial part of agile project management. Why YOU need to UNDERSTAND the importance of Scrum. 3 things all successful Scrum Masters need to know. Unlock the one secret behind why Scrum is GREAT for teams everywhere. 3 of the most common mistakes made by organizations (and how you can avoid making them). Tools and software that are essential for Scrum implementation. 8 tips on how you can SUCCESSFULLY implement Scrum within your organization. ... and so much more Does the prospect of Agile Project Management keep you awake at night? Is your team still floundering under the weight of their responsibilities? Upskill yourself now with this comprehensive guide on agile project management and take your organization to the next level. If you're ready to become a master of agile project management, click "Add to Cart" and step forward into the future.
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The word Agile gets thrown around a lot in software development circles but what exactly does it entail? You have probably seen whiteboards filled up with post-it notes somewhere, either in pictures or TV shows. Ever wonder what they are used for in a production setting?
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Do you work on projects that require an Agile approach? Would your project benefit from increased control and better customer satisfaction? This book will help you achieve it! When delivering a project the overall values of trust and flexibility, along with empowerment and collaboration are essential. Agile Project Management helps you achieve this with its unique approach, helping you to deliver the project’s requirements incrementally throughout the project life cycle. In this book, Agile Project Management: The Ultimate Expert Guide to Learn Agile Project Management, you will build on any previous knowledge of the system you have, with chapters on: • How Agile will improve your ability to deliver • The values and principles that Agile extols • How you can plan your project • The advantages that time-boxing will give you • How you can adapt Agile to your business • Introducing Kanban and the benefits it can bring • The key to successful teams • And more… When you have a project that is vitally important to the success of your business it makes complete sense to be at the top of your game with what you are doing. Agile Project Management is the perfect tool that will help you to satisfy all your customers’ needs at every stage. Get a copy and see how it will improve your ability to deliver!
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Are you looking for a way to improve your project management skills? Does the prospect of agile project management keep you awake at night? Are you interested in learning how you can make use of both Kanban and Scrum methodologies in order to improve your project management skills? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this guide may be just what your career needed. Both Scrum and Kanban methodologies have been used to great success by industry leaders all over the world. From Toyota's lean manufacturing success story to how Scrum revolutionized LEGO's project management practices, it can be seen how these 2 methodologies are essential for improving efficiency and reducing waste. As reported by Elizabeth Harrin in 2017, lean and agile project management skills are becoming increasingly in demand. By applying the theories of Kanban and Scrum, you can equip yourself with the right set of tools to take on any challenge and launch your career. With both Kanban and Scrum being an essential part of agile project management, project managers need to be proficient in the use of Kanban and Scrum. Get yourself upskilled today and master the concept of agile project management. This guide includes: Agile Project Management With Kanban Revealed: The Secret To Get Out Of Stress And Overwhelming Work To Finally Become Productive Introducing Agile Project Management With Scrum: Why You Need To Use Scrum And How To Make It Work In Your Individual Situation When you purchase these books, you'll learn about: The reason why multinational corporations such as Pixar, Spotify and Zara have all adopted Kanban (and why you should to). The 3 MUST-KNOW secrets on how you can recruit the ultimate Scrum team. Why Kanban and Scrum can improve profitability and efficiency (along with 3 ways for you to drive change internally). What makes a successful Scrum Master (and the 3 ways you can become one). Why an increasing number of project managers are turning to Kanban and Scrum. Industry SECRETS that teach you how to utilize Kanban to its fullest potential. How to become a complete lean manager with digital Kanban tools and Scrum software. How Kanban helped Toyota and other companies achieve international SUCCESS (and why Scrum is a crucial component of agile project management). ... and much, much more! All of this may sound too good to be true, but as we've seen from so many success stories, it is in fact a reality. Harness the potent power of Kanban and Scrum with this bundle and take your project management skills to the next level. If you're ready to become a master of lean project management, click "Add to Cart" and get ready for a revolution.
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The First Guide to Scrum-Based Agile Product Management In Agile Product Management with Scrum, leading Scrum consultant Roman Pichler uses real-world examples to demonstrate how product owners can create successful products with Scrum. He describes a broad range of agile product management practices, including making agile product discovery work, taking advantage of emergent requirements, creating the minimal marketable product, leveraging early customer feedback, and working closely with the development team. Benefitting from Pichler’s extensive experience, you’ll learn how Scrum product ownership differs from traditional product management and how to avoid and overcome the common challenges that Scrum product owners face. Coverage includes Understanding the product owner’s role: what product owners do, how they do it, and the surprising implications Envisioning the product: creating a compelling product vision to galvanize and guide the team and stakeholders Grooming the product backlog: managing the product backlog effectively even for the most complex products Planning the release: bringing clarity to scheduling, budgeting, and functionality decisions Collaborating in sprint meetings: understanding the product owner’s role in sprint meetings, including the dos and don’ts Transitioning into product ownership: succeeding as a product owner and establishing the role in the enterprise This book is an indispensable resource for anyone who works as a product owner, or expects to do so, as well as executives and coaches interested in establishing agile product management.
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By now, you have a basic knowledge of Agile project management and its association with Scrum. If you are reading this, it means that you are interested in polishing your knowledge to the extent that you become an expert. Also, you may wish to learn about the basic tips and techniques that will set you aside from other Agile Scrum project management and Scrum professionals, and ensure that you are not only fully versed with the methodology but that you are also undoubtedly an expert. In case you are new, I would encourage you to check out the prior two versions of this book so that you can learn about Agile and Scrum from the roots.
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The Agile approach to project management is gaining popularity because it gets better results in less time with smaller teams than the old, rigid, plan-driven methods. In today's information-based economy where the internet drives new products and customer requirements change overnight, Agile helps companies keep pace with customer demands by welcoming rapid change as a vital part of the development process.Written for beginners, this book explains Agile concepts using the Scrum approach and fits them together into a cohesive framework. Instead of merely defining terms, it presents Agile as a living, dynamic system for stripping away the frills and getting back to basics while managing projects. The first half of the book explains the Agile Manifesto in detail, both in theory and practice. The second half of the book gives detailed explanations for applying Scrum, which is an Agile method known for its simplicity and ease of implementation.Small startups and entrepreneurs will find practical advice, encouragement, and inspiration in this book, while development teams in larger companies will appreciate its clear, concise explanation of how the pieces of the Agile puzzle fit together.
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